2. Nocturnal Grazing Patterns
Although many people believe capybaras are only diurnal creatures, especially in regions of human activity they show amazing nocturnal feeding habits. These intelligent animals have changed their eating patterns to avoid coming into touch with possible hazards and maximize the cooler evening temperatures. Using their sharp sense of smell and great night vision to find the most nutrient-dense plants, they can eat up to 8% of their body weight in vegetation during their midnight foraging trips. Their grazing patterns follow particular paths they preserve and alter depending on seasonal variations in water supply and vegetation. This activity also involves sophisticated group cohesiveness maintenance in the dark by means of subdued vocalizations.
